Born in Fort Worth, Texas on October 19, 1954 to Robert Leon and Francis Marie Wells. He attended FWISD.
He was a faithful follower of Christ, it was this dedication that led him to marry his wife ( Brenda Thomas) in 1991.
Through 31 year of marriage he never waivered in his faith. He loved God and his family. Jerry was employed with FWISD until his retirement in 2016.
Jerry was proceeded in death by his parents Francis and Robert Wells, brothers, Robert Jr., Larry and Wilford Wells.
Left to cherish his memories his loving wife Brenda Wells. Children, Carla Thomas (Josefa) and Duane Thomas. His Siblings Willie Ray Jefferson (Johnnie), Tyrone Wells (JoAnn), Reba Wells, Patricia Hunter, Thelma Lewis; 2 aunts, 1 uncle and a host of nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends.